Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North British
★ 5.00
£90
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.9% | 45.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £90.
For beginners: North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £82.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy North?
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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